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Title: Judas Iscariot
Post by: Josh on August 04, 2010, 01:10:17 PM
I have Judas Iscariot in my territory and convert him with Holy Grail.  I attack with him.  Is he protected from discard and conversion the moment he enters battle, or does my opponent have to present a blocker before Judas' protect ability kicks in?

Judas Iscariot - "Protect this evil character from convert and discard abilities on opponent’s cards while he remains in play.  Cannot be negated."
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: TheJaylor on August 04, 2010, 01:13:34 PM
he's not protected because he is no longer an EC
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: Josh on August 04, 2010, 01:17:11 PM
he's not protected because he is no longer an EC
Oh I see.  His ability says "...this evil character"...  Didn't see that  :)  Thanks
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: stefferweffer on August 04, 2010, 02:55:18 PM
I have Judas Iscariot in my territory and convert him with Holy Grail.  I attack with him.  Is he protected from discard and conversion the moment he enters battle, or does my opponent have to present a blocker before Judas' protect ability kicks in?

Judas Iscariot - "Protect this evil character from convert and discard abilities on opponent’s cards while he remains in play.  Cannot be negated."
I didn't even think you could use Holy Grail on him EVER.  I thought that the "As long as he remains in play" means even if he's in territory.  Have we been playing him wrong?
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: stefferweffer on August 04, 2010, 02:56:44 PM
Oops.  I think I see the difference.  He is protected from OPPONENT'S CARDS, but not your own.  Sorry about that.
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: Ryupeco11 on August 04, 2010, 02:57:40 PM
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I didn't even think you could use Holy Grail on him EVER.  I thought that the "As long as he remains in play" means even if he's in territory.  Have we been playing him wrong?
If i'm not mistaken he has to enter battle atleast once for his ability to activate then he is protected for the rest of the game.
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: Master KChief on August 04, 2010, 03:57:44 PM
ryupeco is correct.
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: YourMathTeacher on August 04, 2010, 07:39:59 PM
I didn't even think you could use Holy Grail on him EVER.  I thought that the "As long as he remains in play" means even if he's in territory.  Have we been playing him wrong?

Just to clarify, if Judas is put into territory before he is put into battle, then he is a valid target for your opponent. Judas' SA is not active until he enters battle the first time. That is why it would be best to block from hand with Judas Iscariot.
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: crustpope on August 04, 2010, 07:55:27 PM
and just to clarify YMT's point.  Judas is never protected from your own cards unless you give him to your opponent to block (The SA re-activated every time he is in battle and can collect Opponents)
Title: Re: Judas Iscariot
Post by: TheJaylor on August 04, 2010, 08:57:31 PM
crustpope preaches the truth and that is no fun because your AocP kills him too :'(
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